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This week ended with the launch of the seventh and final Harry Potter installation. But while the world was consumed with Pottermania, it's important to remember that there were more serious things going on in the world, too – two of them in -Ist cities.

What's new and/or interesting on television this week.

Philllyist is greatly saddened that, with the passing of the Big Game, there is no more pro-football to be had for quite some time (the Pro-Bowl doesn't count. It really doesn't). However, in order to tide over our thirst for a rejuvenated Eagles making it all the way next season, we will take solace in the Philadelphia Soul, our very own arena football team.

What's new and/or interesting on TV this week.

  • Being a Philly blog, we're required to keep you up to date on the movements of Jon Bon Jovi, so here's your warning: the fellow and his band are playing a show at Citizens Bank Park on July 15. Tickets will go on sale April 29 at 10AM; expect a reminder in an upcoming Ticket Update post. (Via)
  • Even though our beloved Mayor Street wants to end homelessness in 10 years, it's actually gone up 15 percent since last year. Part of the problem, as the Daily News points out, is that even though we'd all like the problem to go away, nobody wants the solution in their backyard. Members of the City Council find themselves having to vote against proposals for homeless shelters because of resistance from residents who don't want them in their communities.
  • Phillyist thinks that perhaps Jon Bon Jovi is laying the groundwork to run for political office in Philly. He could be the first Philadelphia mayor to wear leather pants for all his press conferences. First, Bon Jovi gives us an arena league football team, the Philadelphia Soul, and now he and his band have announced a partnership with Habitat for Humanity to build two new duplexes in North Philly. And the new Bon Jovi video will be taped at the construction site.

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